My Top Tracks For 2008 25 Through 21: What do you call a quadriplegic on the wall?

[koganbot]

My tracks of the year, 25 through 21

25. Santogold "L.E.S. Artistes"

Bohemian seeks formula that will make her self-sufficient, wonders if art's brief candle will be of enduring value once flame flickers out.



24. Britney Spears "Kill The Lights"

Harassed woman blots out sun.



23. Ashley Alexandra Dupré "What We Want"


Untrusting soul puts faith in the beat.


22. CSS "Rat Is Dead (Rage)"

Screams, laughter, fear, and happiness are hard to distinguish for newly liberated, fast-driving woman.



21. Gwen Stefani "Early Winter"


Icicles discovered on sun.

Comments

[koganbot]

Hadn't ever seen the term "div." Contributors to Urban Dictionary seem to agree that it's a stupid person or an idiot, but disagree as to the source of the term, one saying it originally designated the person whose prison work is to put cardboard dividers into boxes (because too dumb to do anything else), others as originating from the name of a mental institution (Deva Hospital) or in "individual needs child."

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

It is an insult from my childhood days and I am endeavouring to BRING IT BACK right now. I hadn't really thought about the etymology but this might be a good question to throw open to the UK floor at some point!